Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life." (John 8:12)
Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So to them Jesus addressed this parable. Luke 15:1–3